On the statics of curved masonry structures via numerical models
Purpose - This paper aims to review recent literature results on the equilibrium problem and the strengthening design of masonry vaults. Design/methodology/approach - A Lumped Stress Method (LSM) is considered within the Heyman’s safe theorem, based on the definition of thrust surface of a masonry c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Emerald Publishing
2018-12-01
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Series: | PSU Research Review |
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Online Access: | https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/PRR-07-2018-0020 |